in the Artist's Own Words....

When Jonathan Adler was visiting Philadelphia I had the opportunity to discuss my work with him. At that time, I explained to him that I do not use black in my palette because when black is mixed with colors it can become muddy-- instead I use deep purples and blues.

Jonathan replied, "I think you are onto something."

Color is very important to me in my paintings and it is also important to Jonathan in his designs. Later, I was able to discuss with him a color study I did of the iconic image of his dog, Liberace. Jonathan thought I captured "Lee" very well.

He said to me, "you are a very talented broad."

I said, "look who's talking," and he laughed.

Then he signed the back of the Liberace painting:
"J' adore. xoxo Jonathan Adler." (Translation-- "I adore, xoxo Jonathan Adler").